relaxants
Muscle-loosening medications
Relaxants are substances that reduce tension or tightness, typically in muscles.
Muscle relaxants are medications prescribed for spasms, injuries, or surgical procedures: The doctor gave her a muscle relaxant for her back pain.
The term extends to anything with a calming effect: a bath with relaxants, herbal relaxants.
Sedative-hypnotic drug class
- diazepamAnti-anxiety benzodiazepine
- lorazepamAnti-anxiety sedative medication
- alprazolamBenzodiazepine for anxiety disorders
- clonazepamAnti-seizure benzodiazepine drug
hydroxyzine · barbiturates · pharmacotherapy · prescription · dosage · sedation · anxiolytic · hypnotic
Undisturbed peacefulness
- serenityUndisturbed mental quietude
- calmFree from agitation
- peacefulnessState of quiet tranquility
- quietudeState of calm stillness
repose · restfulness · stillness · ease · comfort · solace · respite · unwinding
Involuntary muscle contraction
- tensionStretched or strained state
- crampPainful muscle seizure
- strainExcessive stretching force
- sprainLigament stretch injury
stiffness · soreness · myalgia · contraction · knots · tightness · massage · stretching
Soothing herbal infusion plant
- lavenderFragrant herb, pale violet
- valerianBotanical sleep aid
- passionflowerOrnate tropical climbing vine
- kavaSedative Pacific Island drink
ashwagandha · hops · magnolia · skullcap · CBD · cannabidiol · melatonin · aromatherapy
benzodiazepines
Sedative-hypnotic drug class
- diazepamAnti-anxiety benzodiazepine
- lorazepamAnti-anxiety sedative medication
- alprazolamBenzodiazepine for anxiety disorders
clonazepam · hydroxyzine · barbiturates · pharmacotherapy · prescription · dosage · sedation · anxiolytic · hypnotic · tranquilizer
tranquility
Undisturbed peacefulness
- serenityUndisturbed mental quietude
- calmFree from agitation
- peacefulnessState of quiet tranquility
quietude · repose · restfulness · stillness · ease · comfort · solace · respite · unwinding · decompression
spasm
Involuntary muscle contraction
sprain · stiffness · soreness · myalgia · contraction · knots · tightness · massage · stretching · physiotherapy
chamomile
Soothing herbal infusion plant
- lavenderFragrant herb, pale violet
- valerianBotanical sleep aid
- passionflowerOrnate tropical climbing vine
kava · ashwagandha · hops · magnolia · skullcap · CBD · cannabidiol · melatonin · aromatherapy · tisane
- sedativessedative, sedatives, tranq, tranks, tranquilizers
relaxantsstimulants
Agents that heighten arousal
uppers · convulsants · activators · tensors · energizers
- muscle relaxantAgent reducing tissue tension